bargepole99 Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 I have just bought a 2000 A8 4.2 LWB. It has done 59k and the on-board computer check tells me a service is due. 1) Is there a schedule available of things to do? 2) Although they appear little worn, I think the front brakes discs may be warped - a shudder can be felt through the car under breaking. I am perfectly happy with the stopping power of the brakes i.e. not lusting after AP Racing or even drilled / grooved, but wonder what is proving to be the best/most reliable make of standard type disc / pad? 3) What's the general view on changing all the transmission oils i.e. preventative maintenance? Any advice from Forum members much appreciated. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyMcC Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Welcome to TSN! Most of the gang on here go for an EBC setup. Red Stuff I think. A few of us went for www.blackdiamondperformance.com drilled & grooved. They turnen the abysmal OE setup to reasonable, good feel and better bite. I'm very happy with them. Fresh ATF about 40k miles is the do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenamesross Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 The handbook should tell you everything thats needs doing for the service. Has it had a timing belt change? With that mileage and age its coming to that sort of time. Check some of the recent threads on gearboxs for all the info you need on the oil & filter change - single most important thing to get done! Procedure can be found here - http://www.audipages.com/Tech_Articles/auto_transmission/autotranservicing.html Hope you have fun with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bargepole99 Posted June 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Thanks very much for the info re transmission and brakes. I'm not much of a DIY person but I am fortunate to know a very skilled and very fussy auto engineer who will do the work for me. These A8's are truly great machines! David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomic Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Dont forget that if you want to change the rear pads you really need a wind-back tool. It can be done without it but it's more hassle and you could rip the ruber gators on the piston. Got mine from halfrauds for around 10 quid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsYcHe Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Then again... Fronts can be a pain without a decent tool to wind back too Discs & Pads are usually straight forward with the right tools . Both rears took me less than an hour and that was with the factory jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickGUK Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 Heres a maintenance schedule 1181561-audi.1999.maintenance.sched.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bargepole99 Posted June 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 Again, many thanks for the practical info regarding brakes and the supply of the maintenance schedule. It's really good to know that this level of support is available. My A8 is certainly going to get a good birthday present. BTW my car is racing green and the interior is fitted out with extra brown leather and Alcantara. It is also debadged. I expect the original purchaser was an enthusiast too. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coin99 Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Your could try the link below, Brake Discs Brake Pads Brake Drums Brake Shoes Major UK Specialist Hope it could help u! Best Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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